Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 July 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 435 London Road, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8HP
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Davenham Royal British Legion (Social) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2018 |
| Dexter and Hemsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Davenham C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hygge Club School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Davenham Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees in Northwich Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store)
What is Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store)'s food hygiene rating?
Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 28 July 2018.
Is Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) last inspected?
Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) was last inspected on 28 July 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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